Information for Clinical Choice Matrix and

Support Document
IV Cannula and Associated Products
Safety Winged Non-Ported IV Cannula
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Safety Intravenous (IV) Cannula

A Safety Peripheral Intravenous Cannula or Catheter (SPIVC) is a vascular access medical device
which is directly threaded into a vessel after venepuncture with a needle, known as a stylet (“catheter
over the needle” configuration).1,4.

SPIVC is intended for the purpose of administering intravenous (IV) therapy such as IV fluids or
medications, directly into a blood vessel or to obtain a blood sample at the time of insertion. 1,2,4.

Product component parts

• Cannula is a small flexible tube
• Stylet is a bevelled needle that aides in insertion of cannula
• Hub or septum
• Bilateral flexible wings for hub stability
• Safety Mechanism
o Active Mechanism: The Practitioner must push a button to activate safety feature.
o Passive Mechanism: The Stylet has a blunting or shielding feature which is
automatically activated on removal from the cannula.2,3,4.

Common types of SPIVC

• Safety winged non-ported
• Safety winged ported
• Safety non-winged straight
• Safety Integrated

Safety winged non-ported IV cannula - Blood control and non-blood control

Blood Control mechanism mimics venous valves encouraging unidirectional flow of blood, preventing pooling of
blood thereby avoiding leakage out from the cannula at insertion.

Recommended use
Intended for short-term therapy lasting less than a week. Bolus injections or short infusions.
IV Non-Blood Control (Part 1)

Supplier B Braun B Braun BD GBUK

BD Insyte™
Brand Introcan Safety Introcan Safety Polycan safety
Autoguard™
MPC 4253540-01 4254511-01 381923 SICSW2225P

NPC FSP2148 FSP2586 FSP301 FSP20057

Safety Cannula Safety Cannula Straight Safety Cannula Safety Cannula Straight
Description Straight with Wings with Wings Straight with Wings with Wings
Blue 22G x 25mm Blue 22G x 25mm Blue 22G x 25mm Blue 22G x 25mm

Picture

Route Stocked Stocked Stocked Blue Diamond

UOI 1 1 50 50

14G x 50mm
14G x 50mm 14G x 45mm
16G x 50mm 18G x 30mm
16G x 50mm 16G x 45mm
Cannula and catheter length 18G x 45mm 20G x 25mm
18G x 45mm 18G x 32mm
ranges 20G x 32mm 24G x 14mm
20G x 32mm 20G x 32mm
24G x 14mm 24G x 19mm
24G x 19mm 24G x 19mm
24G x 19mm

Safety mechanism Passive Passive Passive Passive

Gravity flow rate 35 mL/min 35 mL/min 35 mL/min 36 mL/min
Radiopaque catheter Yes Yes Yes Yes
(PUR/FEP) PUR FEP PUR PUR

DEHP-free fluid pathway

Latex-free

Cannula fulfil ISO colour

Transparent flashback
chamber
Power injectable

Power injectable (psi) 300 psi 300 psi 300 psi 325-330 psi
Power injection flow rate
8 mL/sec 8 mL/sec 3.5 mL/sec 6-8 mL/sec
(mL/sec)
IV Non-Blood Control (Part 2)
Supplier Iskus Praxis Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Vygon
Smiths Medical
Smiths Medical
Brand SentraCan Safety Praxis Medical PROTECTIV® Plus Vigmed CLIP
PROTECTIV® W
W
MPC A/1114/22/P IV-SSW24-25 3080 307000 VACVW222511

NPC FSB1679 TBC FSP4601 FSP4592 FSB2029

Safety
Safety Cannula Cannula Safety Cannula Safety Cannula Safety Cannula
Description Straight with Wings Straight with Straight with Wings Straight with Wings Straight with Wings
Blue 22G x 25mm Wings Yellow Blue 22G x 25mm Blue 22G x 25mm Blue 22G x 25mm
24G x 19mm

Picture

Route Stocked E Direct Blue Diamond Blue Diamond Blue Diamond

UOI 50 25 200 200 50
14G x 45mm
14G x 45mm
16G x 45mm
16G x 45mm 14G x 32mm 14G x 32mm
18G x 32mm
18G x 45mm No further 16G x 32mm 16G x 32mm
Cannula and catheter length ranges 18G x 45mm
20G x 32mm size ranges 18G x 32mm 18G x 32mm
20G x 32mm
24G x 19mm 20G x 32mm 20G x 32mm
24G x 19mm
26G x 19mm
26G x 19mm
Safety mechanism Passive Passive Active Active Passive
Gravity flow rate 36 mL/min >15 mL/sec 38 mL/min 38 mL/min 38 mL/min
Radiopaque catheter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
(PUR/FEP) PUR PUR PUR FEP PUR

DEHP-free fluid pathway

Latex-free

Cannula fulfil ISO colour

Transparent flashback chamber

Power injectable

Power injectable (psi) 380 psi 14.5 psi 300 psi 300 psi 305 psi
Power injection flow rate (mL/sec) 4-8 mL/sec 14.5 mL/sec 6-9 mL/sec 6-9 mL/sec 8mL/sec
IV With Blood Control
Supplier B Braun BD GBUK ICU UK Medical Praxis
Brand Introcan Safety 3 BD Cathena™ Polysafety - BC SuperCath 5 Praxis Medical

MPC 4251128-01 386813 SICSWBC2225P SP120-22-25-WT IV-SSW24-25

NPC FSP2619 FSP4540 FSP20060 FSB2010 FSP4996

Safety Cannula
Safety Cannula Safety Cannula Safety Cannula Safety Cannula
Straight with
Description Straight with Wings Straight with Wings Straight with Wings Straight with Wings
Wings Yellow
Blue 22G x 25mm Blue 22G x 25mm Blue 22G x 25mm Blue 22G x 25mm
24G x 19mm

Picture

Route Stocked E Direct Blue Diamond E Direct E Direct

UOI 50 30 50 50 50
14G x 50mm 16G x 32mm
16G x 32mm 16G x 51mm
18G x 31mm
16G x 50mm 18G x 32mm
20G x 31mm
18G x 32mm 18G x 51mm 18G x 32mm No
Cannula and catheter 22G x 31mm
length ranges
18G x 45mm 20G x 25mm 20G x 32mm alternatives
22G x 31mm
20G x 50mm 20G x 32mm 24G x 19mm available
22G x 25mm
20G x 32mm 20G x 51mm
24G x 19mm
20G x 24mm 22G x 51mm
24G x 19mm 24G x 19mm
Safety mechanism Passive Passive Passive Active Passive
Gravity flow rate 35 mL/min 38 mL/min 30 mL/min 31 mL/min >15 mL/sec
Radiopaque catheter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
(PUR/FEP) PUR PUR PUR PUR PUR
DEHP-free fluid pathway

Latex-free

Cannula fulfil ISO colour

Transparent flashback
chamber
Power injectable

Power injectable (psi) 300 psi 325 psi 325-330 psi 300 psi 14.5 psi
Power injection flow rate 7.0 mL/sec to 15.0
(mL/sec)
8 mL/sec Not Available 7-8 mL/sec 14.5 mL/sec
mL/sec
Useful Resources:

1. Clinical Review: Safety peripheral intravenous cannula (2018) NHS Clinical Evaluation Team
https://wwwmedia.supplychain.nhs.uk/media/Clinical_Review_Safety_Peripheral_Intravenous_Ca
nnula_Report_October_2018.pdf

2. Gorski, L., Hadaway, L., Hagle, M., et al. (2016) Infusion therapy standards of practice. Journal of
Infusion Nursing, 39(1Suppl.), S1-159.

3. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (2013) Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare)
Regulations: Guidance for Employers and Employees. London: Health and Safety Executive.

4. Lister, S., Hofland, J. and Grafton H. (eds) (2020) The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing
Procedures, 10th ed. John Wiley and Sons, Chichester.

If you have any questions, would like further information or have feedback to share please contact:

Maya Guerrero – maya.guerrero@supplychain.nhs.uk Ward Based Consumables - Clinical Specialist

Lead – NIVAS member – IV access nurse

Dan Lewin – dan.lewin@supplychain.nhs.uk Ward Based Consumables - Clinical Specialist Lead

Charlotte Farrell – charlotte.farrell@supplychain.nhs.uk - Ward Based Consumables - Buyer

Karen Hudson – karen.hudson@supplychain.nhs.uk Ward Based Consumables - Clinical Program

Manager